Obituaries
Barry Tuttle
Sep 28, 2024
Barry L. Tuttle of Ligonier, passed away on September 28, 2024 at Oak Hill Rehab and Nursing Center.
Barry is survived by his son Adam (Nicole) Tuttle of Ligonier and daughter Amy (Steve) Osburn of Ligonier; 4 cherished grandchildren Colton and Levi Tuttle and Vallentina and Bowen Osburn; brother Terry Tuttle; Aunts Elizabeth Stahl (Tuttle) and Dorthy Shafern (Stahl) and 1...
Linda Roadman
Sep 19, 2024
Linda Marie Roadman (Grimm), age 62, of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 19, 2024 surrounded by loving family, after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Known for her unwavering compassion and dedication to others, Linda's life was a testament to the impact of love and service.
Linda was born on November 23, 1961 in Ligonier, the daughter of Robert...
Carol Lynn
Sep 14, 2024
Carol Lee Carnahan Lynn of Ligonier, Pa. formally of McKeesport and White Oak, Pa.
Carol was the youngest child of Mildred Ruth Higgins Hyde Carnahan and Elmer Grant Carnahan. Carol was preceded in death by her loving husband Glenn Eugene Lynn Sr. and her wonderful youngest son Kirk Douglas Lynn, who was killed on Sept. 8, 1994 in a USAir plane...
Terry Murphy
Aug 29, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Terry Martin Murphy of Ligonier who passed peacefully on August 29, 2024 at the age of 79.Born on May 14, 1945, to George and Alverda Murphy, Terry loved the outdoors. He was a graduate of Ligonier Valley High School and St. Vincent College where he earned a...

John Pershing
Aug 24, 2024
John Edward Pershing, 71, of Ligonier, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at home. He was born March 26, 1953, in Latrobe, to the late Robert and Mary Helen (Snyder) Pershing. He was a retired equipment operator, Cat. 4, for 38 years. John was a member of the - PA State Workers Union; Ligonier VFW 734; Latrobe Eagles 1188; and...

James Gamble Jr.
Aug 23, 2024
GAMBLE – James (Ping) Walter Gamble, Jr. 1939-2024
Jim passed away at Latrobe Area Hospital on August 23, 2024. He joins his wife and love of his life; Angeline (Ange) (Janovich) Gamble whom he cared for at home for many years till her passing. Born
July 4, 1939, in Ligonier Twp, Westmoreland County the son of the late Vernice Mae (McElwee) and...
Barry Edwin Harr
Aug 22, 2024
Barry Edwin Harr, 70, of Ligonier, left us suddenly to be with the Lord on
Thursday, August 22nd, 2024. Barry was born on December 14, 1953, in
Ligonier, PA to Eleanor (Umbaugh) Crawford. He was a 1971 graduate of
Ligonier Valley High School. Barry earned an associate degree from Triangle
Tech in 1990. He had worked as an assembly technician at the former
Volkswagen plant,...
Joseph Keyser
Aug 20, 2024
Joseph Richard Keyser, peacefully passed away on August 20,2024, at the age of 84. Born on December 28, 1939, in Stahlstown, Pennsylvania, Joseph lived a life characterized by hard work, military service, and a love for the simple pleasures of life.
Joseph was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps, where he served honorably and was discharged at the rank of...
Tammy Emert
Aug 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tammy Emert, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Tammy's journey on this earth came to a peaceful end on August 7, 2024, just days before she would have turned 64 on August 11, 1960. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and grace.
Tammy was known for...
Ethel Ramsey Murphy
Aug 6, 2024
Ethel Ramsey Murphy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024 at home. She was born Ethel Sylvia Neiderhiser on September 3, 1931, in Ligonier. Ethel was a graduate of Ligonier Valley High School Class of 1949. She dedicated her life to her family and community. Known for her warm and loving nature, Ethel...
Hunter William Scott Meyers
Aug 1, 2024
Hunter William Scott Meyers,10, Stahlstown was brutally unalived by his cousin and best friend on August 1,2024. Born August 23, 2013, in Greensburg, the son of Keith S. Meyers and Dorothy E. Meyers (Fasshauer).
Hunter was a bright and intelligent boy. He wanted to be a diesel mechanic and a police officer when he grew up. Hunter loved riding quads, going...
Mary Lou Smith Murphy
Jul 29, 2024
Mary Lou Smith Murphy
Age 86, of Latrobe, passed away at home on July 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Jack C. Murphy; loving mother of Kimberly (Scott) Hunter, David (Judith) Murphy, and Patrick (Jodi) Murphy; loving Grandma of Patrick (Caitlin) Murphy, Daniel Hunter, Brian (Hannah) Murphy, Heath Murphy, Emily Hunter, Carson Murphy and Madison Murphy; sister of Susan Smith,...

William G. Gross
Jul 29, 2024
William Gustav Gross, age 89, of Ligonier, PA, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024.
Bill was a 1954 graduate of Latrobe High School, where he was a varsity letterman in football, basketball and track. He met his future wife, Patricia McCarthy Gross, at a teen social in Latrobe – he said it was at Harry’s Danceland, but she claimed it was...

Mabel Cairns
Jul 17, 2024
Mabel Jean Cairns, born on September 28, 1931, peacefully passed away at home on July 17, 2024. She was a kind, loving, and hard-working individual who cherished spending time with her family. Mabel had a passion for gardening, farming, and animals. Always finding solace and joy in nature and her pets.
Throughout her life, Mabel shared a deep bond with her...
Thomas Hauger
Jul 2, 2024
Thomas Hauger
Tom went to heaven on July 2, 2024 shortly after a cancer diagnosis. The son of C. William and Trudy (Kemerer) Hauger, he was born on January 10, 1954 in Greensburg, PA. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Scott William Hauger.
Tom believed that God and family were the most important things in...
Duane A. Filson
Jul 1, 2024
Duane A. "Duke" Filson, a beloved husband, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, peacefully passed away on July 1, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and love. Born on June 11, 1938, Duane brought joy to all who knew him through his passion for telling jokes and his kind and welcoming personality. Duane's life was enriched by his hobbies and interests,...
Zelda McKlveen
Jul 1, 2024
Zelda M. McKlveen, 94, of Stahlstown passed away July 1, 2024. Born February 17, 1930 in Stahlstown, she was the daughter of the late Chester C. and Mary E. (Lenhart) Knupp. Prior to her retirement at age 80, Zelda along with husband Bob was employed by the Rea Family of the former Stoneylonesome Farm for over 60 years as a...
James O. Irwin
Jun 30, 2024
Born on the first day of buck season, November 30, 1942, to Boyd S and Dorothy Mae (Burns) Irwin, James Oliver Irwin made his appearance to the delight of his two older brothers. Their grandfather, Pop Pop Burns, informed them, “We got a little buck today!” When Jim was five years old, he was selected as an attendant for the...

Ruth Burdick
Jun 29, 2024
Ruth Fletcher Burdick, 89, of Ligonier, passed away June 29, 2024, in the Concordia Ligonier Gardens.
She was born on May 29, 1935, in Indiana, PA, a daughter of the late Alfred and Odessa (Iscrupe) Fletcher. She was a member of Heritage United Methodist Church. Ruth previously worked as a Ligonier crossing guard for several years and at the Colonial Touch...
John Williams
Jun 20, 2024
John Alan Williams, 65, of Ligonier, PA, passed away on June 20, 2024. He was born on February 17, 1959. John was known for his gentle and kind nature. He was born into a musical family and had the gift of music in him. He graduated from the Mt. Aloysius College Piano Technology Program and worked his craft as a...